Volkswagen Touran vs Citroen Grand C4 Picasso vs Kia Carens 2017 review | Head2Head

Watch our family MPV group test of the VW Touran, Citroen C4 Picasso and Kia Carens. Mat Watson finds out which is best in this versus video review.
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[@WatDoino]

Tried both a C4 grand Picasso and a Touran. Sorry the Touran is miles better. The dashboard layout is no nonsense and logical with clean lines. Middle seats are nice and big. Rear seats have loads of head room. Closing the doors, you have that airtight sound which will reduce road noise. Sound system is good, lcd screen is quick and responsive. Really good overall MPV no matter how boring the exterior looks.

[@RePlayBoy101]

to each their own... the C4 is way quieter at 130kph, easyer to drive and you wont feel like you got a sure ass after a long drive, i also preffer the dashboard layout and the speedometer location wasnt really an issue after a few hours of driving... in fact i think its in a more logical spot since it sits higher than the standard spedometer and you see more of the road if you look at it... i dont get your point with the middle rear seat ... you dont get more room than that in any car.... but did you check the chassis becouse VW is pretty bad with their greese coatings and they start to rust in less than a year while citroen has superb factory coating this didnt come out of my ass... i baught 2 tourans and 4 grand picassos for my firm and i had no issues with the citroens other than a faulty batery not to mention my workers preffer to drive them over the VW.... with the VW i hard to change a timing belt, fuel pumps and i had to take them to get the chasis coated so that they are protected from the elements since VW is just crap with that

[@dzonibravo7867]

You never tried C4 picasso. 🙂

[@cubular3000]

​@@RePlayBoy101my colleague's 2017 Touran TDI is going on six years with zero issues while my friends' C4 Picassos have all been in the workshop for engine oil leaks, injector failures, battery charge controller failures and that famous PSA adblue tank failure which cost $2000 a pop in this country. The local owner community is up in arms about it. French cars gonna be French cars.

[@Xandro_B20]

I sold my 2015 C4 and got a 2018 Touran. No regrets with the decision. My kids would feel sea sick in the c4, in the touran their fine.

[@DolleHengst]

I have driven both as rental cars. The Citroen and the VW. The Picasso feels two classes higher in terms of ride, comfort and interior. It also has the best stock stereo i've ever come across (JBL) and its navigation was better (more accurate) than that of the Touran.

[@mikescudder4621]

Most reviews reinforce this idea. Seems the guy doing the review was more interested in cracking jokes.

[@RePlayBoy101]

@@mikescudder4621 yea Mat needs to do some long distance travel reviews and he wuld quickly pick the citroen over VW XD

[@TheTomasichek]

Nice video. Just one little thing that Matt forgot to mention about the picasso. There is extra room at the back behind the last seats and under. We traveled this summer, one baby, 3 adults, 3 kids, we still managed to fit 4 cabin lugages at the back and one in front of the baby seat. Also the JBL sound system is pretty good :)

[@riccidivito2236]

Think he was a vw fan. Let's be honest

[@lazycarper7925]

@@riccidivito2236 or he knows the c4 electrics are shit and full of problems

[@artask]

@@lazycarper7925 6 years with C4 GP 2.0 Blue HDI (136 000 km) and zero problems with electronics.

[@lazycarper7925]

@@artask your lucky

[@mototarka]

@@lazycarper7925 you're

[@driver_cl]

I don't really see the point of having climate controls within the touch / infotainment system. I really like the fact that if having a real button, lever or knob I can go always to same spot without even looking, without having to go thru a menu or screens.

[@athenastarbrite2955]

That Citroen looks nice for its class.

[@breakfree1967]

Athenastarbrite absolutely best car we just bought one today and its the best big Car we ever owned

[@pabinmagar3520]

@@breakfree1967 howz the citron still going strong. planning to buy family car still can't decide. thank you

[@rsgames4750]

@@pabinmagar3520 i have a grand picasso and also had the last gen. Great cars and are very happy. I have the 2015 model and it still looks brand new. I think its a good buy

[@pspr33]

​@@rsgames4750any major issues with it? Which engine did you go for? Oh, and auto or manual?

[@Schlotzinger]

One thing was forgotten in the test: How about the built-in sound system? That is important! Driving should be fun, and it is more with good music!

[@bordersw1239]

I bought the Citroen after trying the VW. Reason - it’s usable space is greater than the other 2 . I’ve now done several 640 mile journeys to France , 3 adults, 2 teenagers, a dog - in a crate and all out luggage for a three week holiday. 70-80mph on large parts of the journey. Car returned 52mpg (120bhp 1.6 diesel) . Arrived after 13 hours feeling fine, zero arguments from the children etc.

[@jaro324]

According to the reliability ranking Citroen C4 picasso has 14th place, Volkswagen Touran 43th! ADAC 2010 year!

[@CyAn-S]

Reliability isn't everything

[@lde2100]

@@CyAn-S It is!!!

[@CyAn-S]

@@lde2100 Well for me it isn't. If I had to choose between a car that is avarage in reliability but interesting, or a car with top notch reliability but a lot less interesting, I'd still pick the less reliable car. With interesting I mean good looks on the exterior AND interior, it should be fast and nimble enough, smooth working and current technology for comfort and usability on the road. Yes i'd pick the Picasso over the Touran or Kia any day. But not because of it's reliability.

[@mouselim72]

@@CyAn-S Reliability ranks lower for you than interesting? Ok. Guess you haven't been stranded before on the roadside or in a situation when your car wouldn't start in the morning.

[@CyAn-S]

@@mouselim72 nope. I havent. Even my father who has had various cars on lease for 4-5 years each and around 150k KM was never stranded. Even on long journeys. Spoiler alert, none of them were Japanese or Korean and one was even a 2010 BMW 3 series. 0 issues. Not even electronics. So... cars can't be fun or "fancy" and run well? Don't think so. Given the situation, of course, I will always regret buying a reliable car that I don't really enjoy/like more than buying a less reliable car that I love.

[@LuisSantos-ci2ds]

For me, the Touran is the best looking if you spec with xenon lights and big wheels. And of course, the R-line model looks amazing

[@mtavsen]

I get 38mpg out of my Citroen C4 GP but we have alot of mountains to drive on. we love it because we can get 3 kid seats on one row, without forcing the door to close.

[@lazycarper7925]

what engine?, and what mpg do you get on a motorway on a steady run

[@Clairemukhwana]

Just love the cruising of the Touran. I would not trade it for anything else. Kudos. The fact that I can also attend to my calls through Bluetooth helps on long drives. The seats are comfortable, great fuel consumption and peformance. Yeah! Great family car. Ranking has no effect on me rather the utility of the vehicle. I love the length, the space and the running.

[@vs6300]

The Touran is good but nowhere near the Picasso. The Picasso in Exclusive trim is absolutely great in all aspects with amazing features.

[@wilkinsmicawber9541]

I'm just about to trade my 2012 Touran 1.6SE DSG with 73,000miles on the clock for a 2017 1.7cdi DCT Carens with 46,000 miles. I've had the Touran for two years and it is absolutely the most troublesome and unreliable car I've ever owned. It spent more time in the garage than on my drive. Here's the list; water-pump, EGR Valve, ABS pump and finally gearbox. Apparently mine was the DQ200, apparently notoriously failure prone if not serviced every 40,000 miles, but mine had been and it still packed up. With repairs running at £5000 in two years (half of what I paid for the car) It had to go. I'll miss the elevated seat position, but that's all. I definitely won't miss waiting for yet another orange light to come on in the dash. My day to day runabout is a diesel C3 - 83,000 miles and it never goes wrong. I chose Kia over Citroen because of the warranty. Peace of mind!

[@sl077766]

What did you expect from rubbish german car manufacturer.

[@kalczarobert]

@@sl077766 Yes look at those German cars now. 20 years ago u could call them cars now u call them rust buckets. Mercedes, BMW they not what they used to be Volkswagen well its more pricey then it used to be but its still something i wouldnt buy. I always did like the style of the French cars or reliability of Japanese cars. Germans lack style and they not reliable anymore. Its like u need to buy a new one every 5 years if you dont want to spend ure days in a garage after that.

[@dragospahontu]

@@sl077766 he bought a diesel, diesels nowadays are restrained by all of the filters and adblue, buying a diesel today makes no sense because all of them have problems.

[@dragospahontu]

@@kalczarobert i have had good experiences with VW but i only bought new cars and keep them on average for 8 years and no more than 120,000km.

[@dragospahontu]

It is completely normal on a dry clutch gearbox to change the clutches every now and again, this happens on all dct dry. Car companies prefer them over a torque converter because they are cheaper to make and have lower C02 emissions. On more powerful engines 250nm+ dct gearboxes have wet clutches which are very reliable but a bit overkill on a 1.6L engine. I don't see why it's the end of the world to change the clutches which are not expensive every now and again, it makes up for the fuel consumption.

[@gergelykondas7842]

For me the Citroen would be the best!

[@gamingrobloxperson2302]

We have one!

[@AsadKhan-yz9be]

Why

[@ruhelullah123456]

Citroen grand Picasso 20Hdi is the best, very fast and very fast and sexy!

[@CliveLee1]

Great review really informative info thanks Matt, i have chosen the C4 Picasso got a bargain 2015 with 12,000 miles ex mobility with 2 years Citreon dealership warranty remaining on it plus 2 years added warranty cover from the car sales i bought it from so 4 years warranty cover and its the 1.6 diesel exclusive model 120bhp all for £12,000 for a car that cost £32,000 12 months ago lol the Touran was more expensive tbh,

[@lazycarper7925]

what mpg do you get on a steady run on the motorway

[@eagle1effi]

Citroen is my winner. Clean Motor! Miles per Imperial Gallon: 40 in summary.I just bought one on March 2016, but the last model year . And I have to say that is an enjoyable car to ride and drive.I like cruising and sportive driving. - German motorways are somtimes free for high speed driving with three lanes. A fantastic car with 150 hp. The Exclusive model is an excellent choice.The seats are much easier as you do!

[@Tiswas2010]

eagle1effi I have a Citroen grand c4...grwat car but just about the semi-auto gearbox...yuk!

[@Manuel_youtube]

If comfort is important for you, and you have 5 tall people. The Citroën is the best option. Better than S max or other competitors.

[@eagle1effi]

@Joy Division 2.0 l TURBO 16V 47 KMH TO 112 KMH IN 4.7 SECONDS. 3rd gear. YOU CAN'T BEAT USING PREMIUM DIESEL! 6 gear manual

[@glasscorp]

I had the last Touran. Then bought the C4 Grand Picasso.... I liked it more than the Touran, but the children and most rear passengers get car sick. Really car sick!! Too much roll.

[@NZsarge1]

Nice review, felt you were way too harsh on the VW's styling and the Picasso was just odd for being odds sake and I thought it was the Kia that was the dullest. Still it's just one own opinion so..

[@HambaAllahanakrantau]

Dear carwow,why not flat the middle rows first? (Citroen)

[@HambaAllahanakrantau]

Guys, Press The (I) Button To Vote Not Comment Thank You!

[@thecarboy95]

The Carens being the oldest is quite normal to be lacking in certain aspects. It is no surprise the Touran wins hands down because it is a brand new model based on a new platform.

[@zaroutayoucefe8008]

i have bought a kia carens 5 place and im realy satisfeid

[@hafizshahid5342]

You know the Picasso is not bad at all. The Touran is very cool because it has more space and very wide. The Kia carens is little bit very good but the caren boot is so small it's also new

[@mjribes]

I wish they had added the S Max to this review

[@davidhayes4814]

Very entertaining and quite informative. I can't see the point of criticising the lack of luggage space with all 7 seats up. If you need that, then get the full size MPVs. These are very good but large and expensive. The mid size MPVs are a very decent compromise.

[@troyhoang3677]

Citroen wins, looking to replace mine with another one. Beautiful car and great to drive

[@vuorte]

A comparison between the BMW 1-Series, the new Audi A3 facelift and the new Mercedes A-Class facelift would be great

[@carwow]

It's coming in a few months

[@vuorte]

Awesome!

[@narayaniswetharanyam9148]

+carwow when?

[@oaesan]

No need to vote, C4 is the king of family car in this area. I've been using one for the last three year - take it from me, there's no rival.

[@georgedowns4034]

I have a Grand Picaso and i find the touchscreen perfectly fine- it just takes a bit of getting used to. Defitintly better than the Touran. Plus the seating situation on the Citroen is fine- ur just impatient- rly not that big of a deal

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

Love your videos. However, would completely disagree with your opinion about the looks of the Touran. Personally I think that one looks far smarter than the other two. Guess it just boils down to individual taste. Thanks for sharing these great videos.

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

With seven seats in place you use a roof rack to haul stuff.

[@patriotbarrow]

Apart from the fiddly touchscreen on the Picasso, it's definitely the car I'd buy. It looks gorgeous, the ample glass surfaces are amazing and it's ok enough to drive. The seats aren't as fiddly once you get used to them.

[@bordersw1239]

Buy the VW for the Badge, the Kia for its warranty and the Citroen because if you have a large family, it’s the only one that can accommodate them.

[@vwgti3414]

Heute einen neuen Touran 1.5 TSi Trendline 150 Ps gekauft mit 6-Gang Handschaltung - Business Pack Pro - Panoramadach - Family Pack - 7 Sitze - Dolphin Grey metallic fur (nur) 27745,28 €....Lieferung ende Februar...👌👌....ich muss sagen das der Citroën mich auch sehr gefallt...

[@georgesears2916]

I have driven every Touran and own two. Absolutely amazing cars. They're heavy but they haul ass like a sumo wrestler. Fit all your family and friends plus two dogs. The DOHC 1.6Tdi is great for A roads, the SOHC 1.9-2.0Tdis are great for motorways. Get the sports package, the alloys look great and it's nice to have good brakes.

[@dzonibravo7867]

Matt got sponsored by VW. ;)

[@rokigubrinski5130]

We all know WV (concern) wins in every test Mats does. 🙂

[@DiwaGalvez]

The Touran is smaller than the Caddy, but it sure is more modern in every sense. MPVs are pretty big in the Philippines too.

[@herrahauki6708]

I may be a dull engineer, but the logical layout, practicality and "boring/conservative" looks are very appealing. Ended up buying used 2018 facelift version of Touran (based on Carwow reviews) and it has been the best car in practicality sense with couple of kids. One disappointment has been reliability and I'm still little bit anxious when flywheel, DSG or something else blows up...😅 Going to sell Touran before 200k on ODO..

[@harrylee833]

I like how he pretends the Citroens seats are hard to use when is has in fact one of the easiest systems on the market. I know because I have used many of them. The review is biased towards the VW because of the badge and because it is new, the Citroen offers the most for a family, and also you need to consider that price is more of a large factor for families, who wants to fork out more than£22,000 for a boring touran?

[@carwow]

The annoying thing about the Citroen's seats are all the little carpet flaps you have to move about. It's still a great car though and one of the best-value 7 seaters you can get. Also you can get great C4 Grand Picasso deals on carwow - should you wish.

[@kyojitsu1]

+carwow I agree it is a bit fiddly / the whole car is very er...French. Having said that like for like spec with a Touran and looking for a discount you'll be paying a lot less for the Picasso. That design is deal sealer too. Both great cars but I prefer a bit of character.

[@madigorfkgoogle9349]

then my friend, you didnt understand the concept of those carpets, same as the narrator. You dont have to, you CAN!!! Try that with the VW, you get flat ground in C4 Picasso, while you get bumpy ground full of holes in VW. Yes, you can just fold those seats of Picasso and get similar outcome as with VW.

[@mouselim72]

Madigor FKGoogle - exactly!! Citroen Picasso covers all the gaps. However, I do have to agree on the pulling straps...quite irritating and takes some getting used to.

[@Golo1949]

I agree Harry, I really like Matts reviews but I too felt it was VW biased, Citroen for me.

[@ssdivizion]

Very good review,better than carbuyer definitely,I think opposite from Math,the design of Touran is dull only from front,the back actually looks modern and sharp...

[@boy638]

Love how the Germans spend time on what matters, engineering. The better engine, driving feel, overall quality, interior space, and ease-of-use (look at how easy to fold down all seats!). Sure it looks dated already but it's where my money would go.

[@Sherukka]

Germans fake everything, therefore they are almost never best. Citroen is best in this class hands down.

[@athenastarbrite2955]

The Germans use too many options to jack up the price.

[@pxidr]

Better engines? By faking emissions tests? Driving feel? Ford and French manufacturers are better on that side. Overall quality? Yes, apart from soft-touch plastics, a Toyota is way better mechanically, on the hidden things that the user can't see. Ease-of-use? You never tried to use BMW or Mercedes infotainement. Your money goes into the badge and the uber-marketing.

[@athenastarbrite2955]

+pxidr- you think the german cars have higher overall quality but not so about their engines??? My research shows the opposite. You said something about the plastic in German cars being better. My old 2000 Toyota solara SLE V6 was comparable to BMW 525i AS FAR AS FIT N FINISH and leather/wood quality but 525i had a higher performance engine. YES, the Germans make Good engine and have attractive exterior styling. Up until recently, the only BMW that came standard with real wood/leather was the 6 and 7 series. I have a book that tells all the standard/optional equipment on all cars for 2006 and the 3 and 5 series had vinyl upholstery listed as standard but real wood/ leather was optional until you got the higher level 550i and premium pkg on 3s. The only leather on a standard 3 series was the steering wheel. I also found that the leather/wood on my solara aged better then the 06 3 and 5 series I tested. Even the wood/leather on the 745i I tested aged poorly except for the one I found that had the optional upgraded wood/leather pkg. I agree when you said it has a lot to do with the badge.

[@kireristomanov233]

think just think did you watch the video? if yes why are you saying such dumb thing like the citroen is class leader?

[@gambit_toys6554]

I own the a 2008 vw touran 1.9 tdi 6 speed manual 369000km and a 2007 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2.0 petrol 6 speed Automatic 225000km. The touran has been ti the mechanics shop 4 times already in the past 4 months. It's there now because the engine turns off while driving at anytime and cranks but wont start for 30 seconds. Picasso rides smoother, more reliable, more luxurious with the glass, more features and better radio, feels kind of like a lexus compared to the Volkswagen. 🎉

[@Schlotzinger]

The discussion here is veeeery emotional. Unbelievable, but cars touch your hearts quite a lot. Oooh, and the German car won the competition... When I was to buy a van, I tested three different ones, and I did quite as the testers did here: How to drive, how to fold seats, how to install baby seats, what space is delivered, how does it feel. Is it practical in handling - and is there something "wowing". Believe me or not - the Touran won by far, and it did not disappoint me anyhow. (The volkswagen garage people unfortunately did, but this is a different story...)

[@Ziggyziggy1]

Citroen looks fantastic.

[@manosdaimanolis9127]

MATT WATSON IS THE BEST REVIEWER!!!

[@carwow]

Thanks Manos

[@TheBatman2022DC]

but the fucker hasn't aged well and he dresses like one fucking tramp.

[@carwow]

Shots fired

[@athenastarbrite2955]

Agreed. And he kinda looks like The Twilight Zone's Rod Sterling.

[@ldv-washwoodheathconvoy-ma6280]

+carwow Let me know about these fuckers Carwow and I will shitting deal with them Awoh Rastamouse I mean man seh suh Awoh Desmond's yeah mon y'all remember them I'm ATL Georgia in the states by the way to let y'all know I love my British people more than us yankees don't tell y'all that tee hee bye for now.

[@garyesson6163]

Now I'm going against other comments but in my opinion the Kia doesn't look like a van like the other 2. Got the longest warranty too

[@grahameveale6483]

Long warranty doesn't equate to ultra reliability. A truly reliable car wouldn't need a warranty at all!

[@TACTICALTURNIP]

When he said " oh it fights back " at 1.00 he sounded German

[@pierrephilosophale2952]

The citroen is REALLY confortable it's a really good car !

[@infiltr80r]

Until you try to sell it and nobody wants it?

[@pierrephilosophale2952]

you don't buy a car for sell it and there is no problème for sell à picasso 😕

[@infiltr80r]

Pierrot DMC12 Le Normand Yes there are problems trying to sell a Picasso or any French car really. So you buy your cars and keep them for 10 years? or do you just dump them as trash at age 3?

[@pierrephilosophale2952]

my father sold his Picasso without problème ( he sold it to Citroën )

[@infiltr80r]

Pierrot DMC12 Le Normand But for what price? They don't hold value well, that's my point.

[@breakfree1967]

Im for the Grand Picasso, who else Like!

[@ishaybar-yosef415]

.I still think the Picasso is the best

[@hafizshahid5342]

Volkswagen Touran And Citroen grand C4 Picasso Are the best and winner. I would love those cars because it has comfy seats. Nice style

[@lakatosflorincornel]

Citroen the best family car ever 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@ismailtrbz8427]

0% Quality. 😂

[@mohammadramadan5014]

@@ismailtrbz8427 zero quality? i have one with 300 000 miles. and u?

[@perpelle]

Mat, how do you measure fuel consumption? Are you relying on the on-board computer or do you check when fueling up? I have never come across an on-board computer that gets accurate mpg and the difference from vehicle to vehicle can be quite big.

[@efka28]

I'm wondering how well did VW paid you for this review. You say Touran gives better mileage?- how do we know that's not a figure out of the blue that Vw engineers programmed it to show?!

[@d0718]

VW tends to make best cars in its class all the time. Too bad haters gonna claim it's too boring (which I don't think it is, it's just more grown up. And you can always get a Golf GTI/R for driving pleasure) or not reliable (which is just isn't true from my and people I know experience).

[@carwow]

VW builds exceptional cars that have huge appeal for the mass market - just not most KZbin commenters ;)

[@vs6300]

​@@carwow The worst car won.

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

How good is the 1.4 litre 7 seater VW Touran, at climbing steep mountain Roads like the Lake District UK?

[@adabracadabra2402]

I love Carwow's comparisons, they actually did decide which is the best

[@fredrikschroder]

I've owned both the Kia and the VW in this test. Had the Kia Carens, and drowed it för about 100000 km. Not one single problem with, wonderful car in the long run, despite boring to drive. The Touran is nicer to drive, but absolutely horrible quality. No problem with engine or DSG gearbox, after 130000 km, but the detail quality is a joke. Also many problems with many things in the electrical system. I cant list all the problems I had with it, but if you want details, ask me. The practicality with the cars are very, very similar. The VW is a bit bigger in the booth, but not as much as Matt implies. Now I am back to Kia again, this time Optima PHEV. Never VW again, I would pay way more for a Kia than a VW, but ironacally they are cheaper.

[@lorenzofortunati]

Hi, I'd be interested inknowing the list because I'm going to have to chiose between the two. Could you please?

[@fredrikschroder]

@@lorenzofortunati Sure here are some of the problems that I had with the VW Touran: Problems with the glass sunroof that did not close completely, and sometimes rainwater would come in the car because of that. Problems with a lot of the sensors, like front assist not working, problems with the electrical handbrake. Both rear brake lights holders completely burnt out. Airbags sensors, some times showing they where out of order and 5 minutes later no problem, on and off. Problematic to close that hatch on the control panel, once opened, really hard to close had to use tape to keep it down. Glove compartment door fell off one day. Otherwise a nice car to drive. But with the Kia, not one single problem! The thing with motor journalists is that they only drive the car for maybe an hour or a weekend, so they never know how it's like to live with the car. And what you really appreciate is a car that is reliable. Good luck with your choice! 👍

[@lorenzofortunati]

@@fredrikschroder thank you! Reliability for me is very very important: I don't even want to think about my car, for me it's a tool and nothing more. The less it has, less it's going to break.

[@SH-bl9wh]

@@fredrikschroder Thank you for your input. This was more helpful than the video...lol

[@fredrikschroder]

@@SH-bl9wh Thanks, kinda funny that I've owned both cars. So I think I know a bit more about them than the tester in the video.. 😂

[@jing713]

what a fiddle, what a fiddle...argh!! ahhh! it fights back!! haha gotta love Mat

[@bingchilling491]

you guys are working very hard can you do an video for the audi s8 plus vs the competaators and drag race thanks

[@chickensoupfortheloser8515]

Still remember when you had to fix the 3rd row seats in the boot of mpv's. It was hard as hell as the seats weighed a ton, but ultimately the third row passengers would have the same seats as second row ones and when not needed you'd have a massive boot.

[@harrylee833]

I know what you mean, we have a 20 year old Citroen Synergie that has 7 full size, comfortable seats. It has done over 156,000 miles and never broken down and always passes the MOT. None of this modern, electronic shite with DPFs and all that, just an old reliable diesel

[@carwow]

Those were the days

[@whyuhefftobemad1779]

Volkswagen Sharan,Ford galaxy,Vauxhall Zafira. PLEASE DO THE MAIN MPVS

[@maxcreepteks3364]

*5:12** What is the point of this test? Nobody does it for speed. And Touran has HUGE gaps, while C4 Picasso is perfectly flat!*

[@thatseventiesman3865]

At least put a S/C-Max in it... because my Touran 2011 drives great, I haven't found anything more comfortable, but now it reaches 10 years it's 1 repair after another. After 170k a new (double) clutch went in and I am looking at a revision of pistonrings. Over the past few years I tried bmx, alfa stelvio, renault grand scenic, tiguan, audi etc. but I drive home smiling in my Touran. The seats are great, it's quiet and it floats over the tarmac. So it probably grew on me but looking for another better brand which reaches the standard of comfort and practical use as the Touran!

[@Yasin5791-d7u]

3:45 Race 5:03 the best way to do seat folding 5:06 easy

[@Ar-Rahman61]

The only thing I can think is a truly free one in this app I have had to pay to get for this

[@WilliamButcher4455]

I'd prefer the VW. If I'm driving a car I would care more about it's practicality not the looks, even if I do prefer the looks

[@jarpenthe2nd]

I don't care about the result too much since it's MPV's, but you did spoil the result of the test in the thumbnail. Picture of you beside the Touran and the C4 and Carens in the back :)

[@colin101981]

Watched a few of your reviews Matt, thanks for a really good rounded reviews. They're reviews you can use to genuinely compare. Cheers!

[@tommi7554]

what? Touran more quiet than picasso!? Heeeeeelll nooooo!!! I had touran previously and my ears were bleeding on motorways. Picasso is much quieter really and that practicality test didn't tell anything but he didnt know how to operate seats. Thats why you have the manual and need get to use to move those seats... its really quit easy when you know what youre doing. And then again, whats the rush? few secs out of my life doesnt mean anything....

[@parablearts1972]

entertaining and helpful videos - I hadnt heard of Car Wow before so good advertising too.

[@StevePoyza]

"This video is unlisted. Be considerate and think twice before sharing."

[@TheGreenDevil21]

Before I watch it I think he’ll pick the VW Touran

[@jeruelleapigo3642]

No. I would prefer the Citroen

[@cheekypepsi8772]

Jeruelle Apigo Volkswagen for life

[@FlixTV101]

The Touran looks the best imo.

[@arkasza2007]

Imo Citroen wins with design outside and inside...

[@DslStudio]

arkasza2007 ugly af

[@WolfMacedon]

3:50 nice gains men :)

[@mariokajin]

No mather what i would still take the Citroen. The competitors are meh at the best.

[@pierrephilosophale2952]

The picasso is really good ! My father have one and i love it ! It's really confortable !

[@infiltr80r]

All the Picassos I know are sitting dead because of engine or electronics problems.

[@atomic79100]

I own Picasso for 5 years - no problems with that you said, so shut up

[@infiltr80r]

Farhad Usmanov Since yours works, I'm sure most other people are wrong, lol. Now go sit in the corner.

[@mouselim72]

infiltr80r - I own mine for 2 years +. It works perfectly for me too. What engine or electronics problems are they? As far as I know, which happened to one of my friends (and I have two) who owns the Picasso too, the problem is with the short battery life (suggested to change by the year).

[@ovidiumoc.3904]

i like the exterior looks of the Citroen C4 "GRAND" Picasso (it sound's better this way), but the interior ( the dash and the cubby holes) it's a big NO-NO, by the way the "race" did not end very FLAT (like the others) for the VW Touran !!!!

[@ivicadjolic4928]

I got xsara picasso 2.0 HDI.good quality of car,695000 km.My next car will be Citroen grand picasso...

[@dejanf6966]

I'm sorry I own both of Turan and Picasso both 2.0 Diesel. My opinion is that nothing can compare with ride in Picasso. 150hp is really something also in Turan. But how it's smooth on road is definitely that Turan cant achieve in any way. Also there is lot more space in Picasso without doubt. I don't agree with verdict

[@cornelcon5267]

Citroën categoric!!

[@zackrr1]

My dad not that long ago bought a 2020 grand picasso c4 and it's pretty nice I just wanted to see a review.

[@dragospahontu]

I think the VW Sportsvan is the best value for money veedub

[@SemihSuda]

Compare it after using Volkswagen's hard suspension afterwards. Citroen c4 Picasso is most confortable.

[@pavledjukic2893]

Touran is the BEST😁

[@bogdanbogdanovic5144]

What a rubbish review. Really, in this class Citroen has no rivals!! VW Touran...cmon, really? And what a joke how he pretends that Citroen system for folding seats is complicated...its the easiest I have ever used. I have a Grand version with 2.0HDi(100kw)...astonishing car!

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

And they didn't put the Zafira in the test as it would probably win.

[@felixvanstaden]

Whats that i smell... a bias?

[@class1507]

I test drove the citrone today most amazing car ive been feels like an audi well it does to me since I had a cirone c4 grand picasso vtr+ 2007

[@SongJiangShiJin]

Yeah the seat folding what not biased at all...

[@niyaazisaacs1990]

Someones training biceps a lot lol! Awesome review!

[@carwow]

It's cos he can't talk without waving his arms about. Nightmare at the dinner table he is

[@niyaazisaacs1990]

LOL!!! Hilarious!

[@aahmed1120]

The Touran is the best family car ever and it’s practical and has a brilliant interior ❤🎉

[@arsasoor4908]

Who is here that the last touran that remumber is from tokyo druft?

[@timpeterson2738]

In Canada the kia is called a Rondo 2 l gas and it goes like hell,fun to boot around in but we have no diesel option on 98 % of our cars, sad.

[@dragospahontu]

Diesel in Europe are really unreliable because of all the filters and adblue and super expensive to fix, so you are better off.

[@timpeterson2738]

@@dragospahontu wow I was in Europe twice once in early 80's and the diesel as I remember was good but when I returned in the 90's it was terrible, go figure. Diesel in Alberta is excellent, but it's refined about 16km from my city.

[@dragospahontu]

@@timpeterson2738 it's about the engine, they are chocked to death by the filters and ad blue, they can't last more than 300,000km. And they are extremely expensive to repair.

[@Jordan.M23]

the c4 Picasso is the best of the 3

[@cmagennis927]

As I said before.. The Citroen has always been the best and always will be.

[@carwow]

And it has massive discounts if you buy one through carwow! Win win win

[@anthonypagano6384]

Where is the Toyota Verso or Volkswagen Golf SV or Ford C-Max or Vauxhall Combo or Volkswagen Caravelle or Vauxhall Meriva or Mercedes Benz v Class or Citroen berlingo or ford smax or ford bmax or Volkswagen caddy or bmw 2 Series Active Tourer or ford galaxy or Peugeot rifter or Renault scenic or seat Alhambra or Vauxhall vivaro or Volkswagen sharan or Mercedes b Class or Fiat 500L or fiat Doblo or Toyota proace verso

[@henriquemagalhaes3062]

Looking to buy one of these contenders. Honestly for is either the VW Touran dull and boring looks but pratical interior design and good space or the Kia Carens, which is the most powerful at least the ones i´m looking for are the 1.6TDI 116cv , and the Kia has 1.7 140cv Let´s face it, none of these are exciting to drive so i don´t bother with that, so the milleage is important, and the one with better level of equipment, which i think the Kia is better too. Tough choice, i really like the aesthetics of the Kia even if the interior lacks excitment

[@n.s.5278]

Consider the verso. I love it

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

Oh look, a car with a receding hairline, just like it's owners. ;)

[@Magnusfication]

Lool

[@pumkinfamely4963]

Si les vendeurs étaient honnêtes ils diraient ça : « la Citroën aura des problèmes d’injecteurs » « Le Touran aura des problèmes de turbo » « Le Carens aura des problèmes d’embrayage » 😂

[@trombulan]

And ... "Buy petrol instead, you'll have oil consumption problems" at least in VAG group 😅

[@shroomyesc]

the reason families commonly buy SUVs instead of MPVs is because they tend to be more stylish, and frankly the touran is kind of a failure in that sense, since now itll lose customers to bettet looking 7 seat suvs.

[@blackcrackmanace]

Picasso is best

[@user-hs2hd7wp9g]

Sure the VW might not be the most exciting choice but the most sensible one when you consider resale value, better built quality and money spent where it matters. Your Kia/Citroen will look outdated in a few years, not with the VW.

[@VenkateshRamakrishnan06]

is this a re upload?? why!

[@ahmedhofny2910]

Plz help I have 4 children i need one of this car....which one u recommend to me

[@denizg2653]

VW Touran has 5 isofix fittings, so it's a safe bet. Don't know about the other two.

[@kiinanomistaja2402]

Deni Zg But the VW is unreliable

[@valentinexristov8915]

Citroen I would reccomend. We have 1 (The older generation) and it is doing the job just fine! Ton of space,It's economical (1.6-Diesel 110hp) And has enough torque to pull its weight and beyond.

[@calmdown1488]

Otto Nikola Only thing that is unreliable here, is your comment. Cheers

[@valentinexristov8915]

I kinda doubt it. Knowing the 'check engine light' thing that VW and VAG group in particular is known for doesn't sound like 'reliable' to me.